Perdigons are more tactical than imitative, They do not contain any bulk, which helps them race to the bottom in fast water types. Perdigons represent a variety of aquatic insects. European competition anglers developed them
Author: Jeff Smecker
I am not a professional angler. I do not operate a guide service or a fly shop. I am not a former competitive angler. I am just a regular guy who has committed myself to combining my creativity with my passion for fly fishing for trout. By following my passion and dedicating my time to creating quality content based on my fishing experiences, I want to create a space for anglers of all levels to enjoy when they can't be on the water.
5 Reasons You Need a Trxstle Fly Rod Carrier
If you enjoy turning heads and sparking conversations, consider getting a Trxstle Fly Rod Carrier. It’s a magnet for curiosity! I can’t count how many strangers have approached me to ask about the mysterious tube
Native Brook Trout Fishing is Stepping Back in Time
The dog days of summer often force me to turn my attention to native brook trout. What they lack in size, they make up for in spirit and beauty. As the water levels drop and
The Perdigon is the Sports Car of Euro Nymphs
Like European sports cars, the perdigon is sleek and stylish. It performs like nothing else in your fly box (or your garage). When you hit the gas, your streamlined perdigon will accelerate to the bottom
It’s Time to Switch: Fluorocarbon is Superior for Nymphing & Surprisingly Affordable
If you want to have the best experience when euro nymphing, it’s time to make the switch to fluorocarbon. I know, you see it at the fly shop and gasp at the price. It’s worse
Video Post: Are You Seeing the Strike?
If you are only catching trout when you feel the strike, you aren’t catching as many as you could be. Learning to read the sighter built into your euro nymphing leader helps you to see the strikes you don’t feel.
Video Post-Tight Line Nymphing with a Mono Rig
Video post of using a mono rig to tight line nymph for trout.
The Dry Dropper Rig-My Favorite Way to Fly Fish
Both flies land gently on the water just a few feet above the rock. The caddis sits high on the surface not even noticing the weight of the pheasant tail plunging toward the bottom. I make a quick mend to create slack that releases the caddis into the drift. It swirls in the current to the left of the rock and settles perfectly into the slick.
Why Trout Strike? It’s Why I Choose to Fly Fish
Revealing the Mystery There are many reasons why I choose to fly fish. Revealing the mystery of what lies beneath the darkest reaches of the river temporarily satisfies an insatiable curiosity. The process of bringing
10 Game-Changing Tips To Get Started Tying Flies Now
During the great shut down of 2020, like many people, I had a lot more time at home than ever before. So I recommitted myself to tying flies consistently. I changed my approach and found success. Tying flies became enjoyable because my flies started to look like they are supposed to! I began to master styles of flies by tying them over and over again. Here are ten things I did to to find success along my fly tying journey: